Apr 1, 2020 13:33
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Dutch term

aanstekelijk

Dutch to English Marketing Other sustainability
We maken haalbare plannen en stellen heldere, meetbare doelen. Doen terwijl we denken. Zijn transparant en aanstekelijk. Brengen de juiste mensen bij elkaar.

It is a company describing who they are. I cannot come up with a convincing translation for aanstekelijk in this case. Any suggestions?

Discussion

Barbara Milano (asker) Apr 1, 2020:
Thanks everyone!
Willemina Hagenauw Apr 1, 2020:
@ Barend My sentiments exactly.
Barend van Zadelhoff Apr 1, 2020:
Most likely there is no connection.

It's probably an 'enumeration' of two separate desirable qualities.
Barbara Milano (asker) Apr 1, 2020:
Good point. I will ask them to clarify.
Tina Vonhof (X) Apr 1, 2020:
Bijna alle suggesties zijn aannemelijk, maar de vraag is: waarom staan transparant and aanstekelijk samen in een zin? Wat is de connectie?

Proposed translations

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engaging

That's the first word that springs in mind when I read the context sentence.
Peer comment(s):

agree philgoddard : Or enthusiastic. But probably not "infectious" right now!
0 min
Thank you!
agree Catriona C.
14 mins
Thank you!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Will go with engaging or enthusiastic. Thank you all!!"
7 mins

our enthusiasm is infectious

Gewoon een idee om het probleem op te lossen.
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+1
7 mins

know how to motivate

This is a possible translation: we are transparent and know how to motivate.

Another option could be 'our enthusiasm is contagious' (however, may not be very appropriate in today's climate.
Peer comment(s):

agree Tina Vonhof (X)
1 day 44 mins
Thanks, Tina!
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10 mins

to lead by example

If it related to the secondary meaning 'zo dat anderen het ook willen doen' then could you go with 'to lead by example'? This would go well in the sentence to be translated: 'To be transparent and lead by example.'
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1 day 20 mins

energising

One more option that might work.
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1 day 4 hrs

inspire enthusiasm

Another one, why not. :-)

Zijn transparant en aanstekelijk. Brengen de juiste mensen bij elkaar.

We are transparant, inspire enthusiasm and bring together the right people.

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Note added at 1 day 10 hrs (2020-04-03 00:11:02 GMT)
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Please note correct English spelling: transparent
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Reference comments

39 mins
Reference:

Full context, fwiw/hth

Zullen we?
Wij zijn Over Morgen. Mensgericht, creatief, realistisch en thuis in duurzame gebiedsontwikkeling.
We maken haalbare plannen en stellen heldere, meetbare doelen. Doen terwijl we denken. Zijn transparant en aanstekelijk. Brengen de juiste mensen bij elkaar. Kijken verder dan geld. Nemen verantwoordelijkheid. Zijn goed in tegengestelde belangen. Organiseren funding en ndernemen zelf ook mee, want we zijn pas gelukkig als plannen werkelijkheid worden.
https://overmorgen.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Paper-Over-...
Peer comments on this reference comment:

agree Tina Vonhof (X) : Link does not work.
25 mins
It does when I click on it. Could it be a browser or some sort of other issue (between EU and NA)? here?:https://docplayer.nl/119276073-Transitievisie-warmte-voor-ge...
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